As we look ahead to 2024, it’s time to round up the hottest new openings for travellers to add to their hotel hit list. From Gran Meliá’s Milanese debut to Nobu’s new Canadian opening, Cenizaro’s first desert resort and COMO’s new ski outpost in the Dolomites, we’ve compiled the latest offerings from the world’s leading hospitality brands.
With landmark openings spanning some of the world’s most captivating destinations, there’s never been a better time to start plotting travels, be it a culture-filled city break or a rejuvenating escape in a remote Greek island.
Europe
Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá, Milan, Italy – January 2024
The highly anticipated Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá will open its doors this month, in the historic heart of Milan. A landmark opening for the brand, Palazzo Cordusio will occupy the lovingly restored 19th-Centruy Palazzo Venezia, one of the city’s most iconic buildings and formerly the headquarters of Assicurazioni Generali, close to the Piazza del Duomo and Castello Sforzesco.
A haven for gourmands, the hotel will house a chic patisserie, bistro, cocktail bar, and a stylish rooftop bar and terrace with spectacular Duomo views. Blending Italian flair with Meliá’s signature Spanish hospitality, Palazzo Cordusio offers a gateway to Milan’s great cultural heritage through a selection of curated experiences – shop in the famous Vittorio Emanuele galleries; enjoy opera at La Scala or see da Vinci’s The Last Supper first-hand.
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Patmos, Greece – Summer 2024
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, is bringing The Luxury Collection by Marriott to the peaceful island of Patmos. Expected to open in summer 2024, following an extensive renovation, the resort will be the only luxury resort on the peaceful Greek island of Patmos, a destination acclaimed for its picturesque coastline and unique, spiritual energy. Fringed with traditional fishing villages, a unique volcanic landscape and secluded coves, the rugged coastline of Patmos offers the ultimate setting for complete relaxation.
Drawing inspiration from the island’s rich heritage, Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, is slated to offer a tranquil, timeless escape located in the serene beauty of Grikos Bay with 56 guestrooms, suites and villas, a spa, a signature restaurant and a bar and terrace with breath-taking bay views.
COMO Alpina Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy – January 2024
COMO Hotels and Resorts is opening its latest luxury year-round resort, COMO Alpina Dolomites in January, promising an unparalleled alpine experience. Located in Northern Italy’s South Tyrol, amongst the majestic Dolomites, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, the resort is situated in Val Gardena on the Alpe di Siusi, one of Europe’s largest high-altitude plateaus. Nestled within a landscape characterised by towering peaks, sprawling valleys and alpine meadows, the resort features 60 thoughtfully designed rooms.
Holistic wellness is one of COMO’s core pillars and COMO Alpina Dolomites is no exception. The retreat offers an expansive wellness programme that includes a 22-metre indoor pool, a seven-metre outdoor pool, a sauna, fitness centre and beauty sanctuary. With its prime location, guests can enjoy sweeping views of some of the most famous peaks in the Dolomite Mountain range.
Rest of the world
The Residence Douz, Douz, Tunisia – January 2024
Serving as a gateway to the Sahara, Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts’ first desert resort, The Residence Douz, opened its doors this month. Surrounded by glistening golden sands and swaying palms, the brand’s second opening in Tunisia comprises 50 elegant villas, two gourmet restaurants and a sprawling Spa by Clarins.
With a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites to explore, guests are encouraged to venture outside the resort by jeep, camel or quadbike and fully immerse themselves in the destination. Guest ambassadors are on hand to arrange a variety of excursions, from day trips to the village of Matmata, famed for its troglodyte houses which one played the home of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, to a luxury camping experience in Tembaine.
Nobu Hotel and Residences Toronto, Toronto, Canada – Later in 2024
Rising 45 stories in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant Entertainment District, Nobu will make its Canadian debut in 2024 with the opening of Nobu Hotel and Residences Toronto. Situated above the historic Pilkington Glass Factory with two dramatic residential towers housing 660 units, the hotel will be located atop the west tower offering dazzling, panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the city skyline.
The 36-suite urban resort features a private hotel lounge, wellness facility with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and the highly anticipated 15,000 sq ft, two-level Nobu restaurant with separate bar and lounge, two private dining rooms, sushi bar and outdoor terrace.
